Experience with Wildfires in Canada

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What realization did the author have as they observed the sunset in Toronto?

Their watch was not working properly.

The plumes of gases were caused by wildfires only in Canada.

The sun was burning a hole in the horizon.

The sky had turned rusted orange due to faraway wildfires. (correct)

What was the author's occupation in the early 1990s?

Tree planter (correct)

Forestry expert

University professor

Soot analyst

Why did the author and other university students commonly work as tree planters in northern Ontario?

To increase the likelihood of monoculture

To contribute to reducing wildfires

To avoid spending time indoors

To earn money and spend time outdoors (correct)

What misconception did the author have about tree planting?

It was always better to plant a tree than not to plant one. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main task of the summer planters in the text?

Digging holes and planting black spruce seedlings Signup and view all the answers

Why were the black spruce saplings spaced six feet apart according to the text?

To accommodate cutting shears between the trunks in the future Signup and view all the answers

What did the Canadian actor Will Arnett feel about tree planting?

It was a way to give back and create something bigger than oneself Signup and view all the answers

How much did the summer planters earn per tree planted?

$0.09 - $0.11 Signup and view all the answers

What did the trees the summer planters were planting, black spruce, evolve to have?

Flammable sap and resin-filled cones Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of duct tape wrapped around the planter's fingers and heels mentioned in the text?

To cover up blisters Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author work as a tree planter in northern Ontario in the early 1990s?

To experience working outdoors with like-minded individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did the author have about tree planting?

Planting trees always has a positive impact on the environment. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author realize their role in contributing to the smoke-filled sky?

By observing the sunset in Toronto. Signup and view all the answers

What unintended consequence of monoculture planting does the author discuss?

Aggravation of wildfires due to tree spacing. Signup and view all the answers

What was the responsibility for woodland regeneration in Ontario mainly transferred to?

Forestry businesses Signup and view all the answers

Why were the black spruce trees referred to as 'gas on a stick'?

They have a flammable sap and cones Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Canadian actor Will Arnett and others to engage in tree planting?

A sense of giving back and obligation Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author nearly quit working as a tree planter one morning?

The difficult terrain Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of spacing the black spruce saplings six feet apart according to the text?

To make room for larger equipment during logging Signup and view all the answers

How did the author describe the general mood of the summer planters despite some cynicism?

Triumphant and earth-replenishing Signup and view all the answers

Experience with Wildfires in Canada

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Questions and Answers

What realization did the author have as they observed the sunset in Toronto?

What was the author's occupation in the early 1990s?

Why did the author and other university students commonly work as tree planters in northern Ontario?

What misconception did the author have about tree planting?

What was the main task of the summer planters in the text?

Why were the black spruce saplings spaced six feet apart according to the text?

What did the Canadian actor Will Arnett feel about tree planting?

How much did the summer planters earn per tree planted?

What did the trees the summer planters were planting, black spruce, evolve to have?

What was the purpose of duct tape wrapped around the planter's fingers and heels mentioned in the text?

Why did the author work as a tree planter in northern Ontario in the early 1990s?

What misconception did the author have about tree planting?

How did the author realize their role in contributing to the smoke-filled sky?

What unintended consequence of monoculture planting does the author discuss?

What was the responsibility for woodland regeneration in Ontario mainly transferred to?

Why were the black spruce trees referred to as 'gas on a stick'?

What motivated Canadian actor Will Arnett and others to engage in tree planting?

Why did the author nearly quit working as a tree planter one morning?

What is the significance of spacing the black spruce saplings six feet apart according to the text?

How did the author describe the general mood of the summer planters despite some cynicism?

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